From protective food packaging to industrial pipe and more, we recognize that plastic converters like you need consistent material to get the job done. Cue our high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)—these versatile pellets are rigorously analyzed and tested before they even make their way to your plant. The result? High-quality polymers you can trust.
It’s time to play the name game! Check out our naming convention below and learn how we name our grade slates to accurately choose the melt index and density you need.
Density
Process
Melt index
Comonomer type
Additives
Density is reflected by the first two numbers in the product name, which is 18 in this instance. These numbers represent the last two significant digits of the density value. See more examples to the right.
The conversion process is reflected by the second letter(s) found in the product name, which is F in this instance. See more examples to the right.
Melt index is reflected by the third number found in the product name, which is 1 in this instance.
If the product’s melt index is >1, the value displayed in the product name is rounded to the nearest integer value.
If the product’s melt index is 1, the value displayed in the product name has a leading zero to indicate it should be a decimal.
For film grades, comonomer type is reflected by the fourth letter in the product name, which is B in this instance. See more examples to the right.
Additives are reflected by the fifth number or letter in the product name, which is 1 in this instance. See more examples to the right.
Product quality is key to your business success. Period. That’s why every area of the innovation center at our Monaca plant is specially designed to ensure that the polyethylene you receive meets your and your brand owner’s standards.
The analytical laboratory helps us produce highly consistent product. For example: The lab’s data helps us to get as close as possible to the center of the specification range and to ensure railcars are near that range.
The equipment in our application hall has advanced features to help you better understand our resins’ performance and make correlations with your processing equipment—allowing for more efficient qualification in your production lines.
The application testing lab analyzes specimens made in the application hall to confirm product performance such as mechanical and optical properties.
In the material testing and inspection laboratory, we conduct a wide range of in-depth studies that characterize the mechanical, processing and visual properties of a polymer.
From analytical chemists to polymer scientists and technical experts, our innovation center is home to more than 50 industry experts who are excited to work with you.
Dan Moldovan
Technical Service Team Lead
